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Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup (with Orzo)

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Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup is a quick, healthy, and easy dinner. Cozy, family-friendly, and perfect with orzo pasta or meatball meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound (225 g) small frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • ½ cup small pasta like orzo
  • 4 ounces fresh spinach about 2 cups, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prepare the soup base: Place meatballs, broth, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
    ½ pound (225 g) small frozen meatballs, 8 cups chicken broth, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through.
  3. Add pasta: Add the pasta and continue cooking on High for 20–30 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
    ½ cup small pasta
  4. Add spinach: Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
    4 ounces fresh spinach
  5. Season and serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 125mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5181IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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